Hi guys,
I have a new love that I want to share with you today. It's the MAC Matchmaster foundation with SPF 15. I can't describe how much I've enjoyed this product the last two and a half weeks.
Back during spring break, I found myself at odds with my current face routine. I wanted more coverage than a CC cream, but I also didn't want to upset my skin, which has been incredibly oily, dry, and sensitive lately. So I went to the one place that always seems to have things that I trust: MAC. Say what you will about MAC, but for me personally, when all else fails, MAC makeup never lets me down. The makeup artist tried this foundation on me and since I've fallen in love. I'm in the shade 1.5 and I can't get enough of it.
According to the MAC site, this foundation uses "Shade Intelligence Technology" to perfectly match to your skin. The makeup artist told me that if I get a little bit darker during the summer, this will adjust just slightly to my darker skin. This foundation is also:
- Demi-matte
- Buildable medium coverage
- Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15
- Reduces Shin on the skin's surface
- Absorbs excess oil
- Conditions and smoothes
- Minimizes the appearance of pores and imperfections
After using this for almost three weeks, I feel like I can say that it definitely seems to do all those things. It definitely absorbs oil and reduces shine, even during warmer days. I don't think it's really caused any breakouts, which is great because my skin has been super picky lately.
It gives me a "your skin, but a million times better" appearance. Like, it looks like I'm seriously not wearing any makeup. I say it gives me a solid 8-10 hours of wear.
I've been using this in conjunction with my Smashbox Photo Finish Light primer, MAC's Studio Careblend powder, and Urban Decay's Deslick Spray. I apply it with my Beauty Blender and it just blends in so beautifully. I love this stuff like crazy. I'm actually surprised that I haven't heard more people talking about how great this foundation is. It's the best face product I think I've ever used.
I'm hoping it works well in summer too. Do you have a foundation love or a brand that always seems to work?
Hey guys!
When I first started using makeup, there was always one question I was faced with that seemed really daunting: do I have oily or dry skin?
For people that have been using make up, this might seem like a silly question. But when you are new to things, it can be really hard, since this is usually a question that only you would know.
It really helps when you do know the answer, because it can help you pick the right kinds of makeup and skincare product for you.
I thought that maybe I could help out a little.
Signs of Oily Skin:
-You notice shinny spots on your skin: especially on your forehead, nose, and chin.
-You feel like you need to wash your face several times a day.
-You often get pimples
-You have an oily scalp: meaning you wash your hair or need to use dry shampoo often.
-You feel your makeup sliding around your face during the day.
A quick way to tell if you suffer from oily skin: buy a pack of oil blotting sheets (my favorite are the Deep Clean ones by Neutrogena). Press a sheet against your skin. If you turn the paper into something that looks like the picture below: you've got oily skin.
A few tips for people with oily skin:
-Even though you might not want to, moisturize! Skin becomes oilier the more it dries out. I like the First Aid Beauty Daily Face Cream.
-Choose face products that say they are oil free and mattifying. I like It Cosmetics CC Cream and the Smashbox Photo Finish Light primer.
-A good powder is your best friend. I love MAC's Studio Fix Plus.
-Finding a good cleanser that cleans deep into pores is super important. I love the Neutrogena Clear Pore and First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser.
-Blotting sheets like the Deep Clean ones above, are so helpful!
-When all else fails, Urban Decay's DeSlick spray literally works miracles.
Make sure to check out all of my latest posts: My Nail Polish Collection, My Everyday Makeup, MAC First Impressions/Haul, and Covergirl 3-1 Foundation Review.
